I might be a victim of epistemic closure, but I’m seeing signs that HCR is becoming a non-issue. First, facts: Steve Benen reports that the insurance industry has decided to scrap recission four months earlier than required by law. That’s on top of the already-established coverage for children through age 26, and the curbing of …
Archives for April 2010
Early Morning Open Thread
Many thanks to commentor Comrade Mary for the link, and gods bless the perpetrators. If any of you get this bored at work, may you always have comrades willing to help lighten the darkness… __ __
Confederate History Month: The Feds decide to help…
It is so like the Federal Government to bigfoot in and spoil the fun of the Republican Confederate Party as they celebrate Confederate History Month. I’m sure they’ll blame this on Obama, but it seems that the National Archives is interjecting themselves into the CHM thing by launching an interactive exhibit called “Discovering the Civil …
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Goldman Goes to Justice
Interesting: Federal prosecutors have opened an investigation into trading at Goldman Sachs, raising the possibility of criminal charges against the Wall Street giant, according to people familiar with the matter. While the investigation is still in a preliminary stage, the move could escalate the legal troubles swirling around Goldman. The Securities and Exchange Commission, which …
What I Was Afraid Of
This is what I was afraid of– the oil spill is heading towards the Breton National Wildlife Refuge, and pretty soon this: Will look like this: Great diary at the Great Orange Satan showing some of the wildlife at risk. It is a shame that most Americans can’t make the connection that if this is …
Open Thread: Thursday Night Menu
Take it away, Bad Horse’s Filly… I keep hoping for grilling weather, but it is not quite there yet for many of us. This menu you can grill, but broiling works just as well. It is a fairly quick meal to prep. One trick for marinades is to prepare them when you purchase your meats …
Here’s a Question
Why the hell is Apple letting their employees carry around super-duper secret next-gen electronics in the first place? And their ridiculous overreaction to Gizmodo has really changed the way I think about them, and I am sure I am not alone. You don’t want people publishing sneak reviews of your product? Try not losing it …